Agenda
Join us for three days of rich, virtual programming and networking opportunities with speakers, fellow attendees, and exhibitors. This program features speakers from around the world hosting sessions on high level strategy, technical case studies, supply chain insights, and exciting, new products and processes. Examine new markets and applications that are ripe for the introduction of high-performance thermoplastic composite solutions such as aerospace, automotive and offshore drilling.
Much like an in-person event, attendees will have dedicated time to browse the virtual exhibit hall and connect with those of interest through features like private chats and meeting scheduling.
All times listed below are Eastern Daylight Time and you may need to adjust based on your current time zone. All registrants will also have unlimited access to recordings for 90 days after the event.
Attendees will have unlimited access to all session recordings for 90 days after the live virtual event.
*Agenda is subject to change.
NASA has projected that demand for commercial aircraft will double by 2030, and increased demand for defense applications, unmanned systems, and the emerging market of urban air mobility will further drive the need for simplified processes and increased automation. As Boeing seeks to meet this demand, there is increasing potential for high performance thermoplastic composites to manufacture primary and secondary structures. In January 2020, Boeing hosted over 40 companies and federal agencies in St. Louis to develop a technology roadmap to meet this demand. This presentation will review the background, progress that has been made, and the innovative needs required to realize the benefits of thermoplastic composites.
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This session will explore why road transportation equipment has transitioned from structural thermoset composites to structural thermoplastic composites as a solution for serial production. Join a speaker with over 25 years experience with thermoset materials that is now utilizing emerging thermoplastic technology.
Millions of commercial aircraft parts are currently being produced from structural thermoplastic composites. The future is expected to bring larger and more complex parts. Material suppliers need to provide products that meet the growing needs. This means they need to better understand not only the mechanical properties but also what material characteristics effect part manufacture. This paper will detail the material characteristics required to produce large and complex parts and the work being done to identify and commercialize these products.
The demand for lightweight, resilient materials solutions is increasing in the US and around the world for automotive and trucking. Changes in powertrain, consumer preferences, and functional requirements are creating opportunities for innovative material systems and subsystems. In addition, there is the need for scale and high volume production. This presentation will cover these technology trends and how new functionality is required to meet future vehicle use cases and propulsion systems.